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The American Chamber of Commerce recently published its 2008 Report on American Business in China, which is predictably American in their recommendations. I don’t disagree with any of them. However, it is urging the Chinese government to become more like our own government in how things are run...

The Shanghaiist takes a look at two US presidential candidates - Mike Huckabee and Barack Obama - in this interesting post talking about the presidential hopefulls' views on China.

I have a feeling those who in favor of free trade, which does bring a heavy benefit to China and has helped sustain its burgeoning economy, will be supporting John McCain this November. If Obama does end up being protectionist, it won’t help China.

In all, we have full confidence that Sino-American relations could reach a new high that will benefit both countries and the world as a whole, as President Obama takes the helm. Washington-Beijing ties must continue to be considered as one of the most important bilateral relationships.

The Politburo should get tough, domestic pressure groups are bad, and other thoughts by the European Chamber of Commerce in China

The Asia Society compiled a nicely presented video of policy leaders from across Asia saying which US presidential candidate is viewed most favorably in their part of the world.

Barack Obama won hands down in countries across the region.

The Shanghaiist humorously reports that The Economist's readers just aren't "mavericky enough" based on a new poll the magazine has compiled to gauge how the rest of the world would vote in this US election - China overwhelmingly supports Obama, as does Cuba, Congo, Sudan, Algeria, Namibia and Macedonia - Iraq, on the other hand, is a firm McCain supporter.

China is holding elections for people's representatives at the county and township levels. The difference this time is that the usual practice of the communist government recommending candidates has been challenged, and some independent candidates and human rights activists are actively running for elections. However, analysts say these independent candidates, instead of receiving election funds, have been suppressed.

The AFP recently ran an article about the growth of e-commerce in China, arguing that it is “gaining a foothold” in China. The law in this area needs a lot of development, which is where lawyers can come in. But the article already hints at the problems with e-commerce...